Are you familiar with Sony’s MEX-series product line? Well the company’s NEX-VG10 camcorder comes with similar E-mount lenses as the ones used in the first two models in the NEX series – NEX-3 and NEX-5 single-lens direct view cameras. This camcorder can also allow Alpha-mount lenses with an optional adapter, although it doesn’t have support for SteadyShot image stabilization or autofocus. The NEX-VG10 is outfitted with a spacious 3.0â€ TruBaclk Xtra Fine LCD display with 640 x 480 pixel resolution.

This new Sony camcorder sticks to the concept model released on May, but a T-bar that runs the length of the VG10’s top deck is added. The said T-shaped bar serves different purposes including an electronic viewfinder eyepiece at its rear; stereo mic in the front; hot and cold shoes under a cover at the center; and a comfortable handle whenever you are carrying the camcorder or when framing shots low to the ground. Among the outstanding features of the Sony VG10 is the quad capsule special array stereo microphone which comprises four independent omnidirectional cardoid microphone capsules. Such capsules make this mic capable of offering 2x increase in directivity.

Found on the camcorder’s top deck are hot and cold shoes that are hidden safely. The hot shoe is used for Alpha flash strobes while the cold shoe is for accessories such as microphone mounts. Making up its standard layout is a folding LCD screen and behind it are the controls that are accessed less frequently. On the opposite side are the main shooting controls that are positioned nicely for a touch of your thumb. If this camcorder isn’t available in local stores yet, then just check out the available Sony hd camcorder at Amazon.